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Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster, 80% volume at risk by 2100: Study
The study done by global consultancy Systemiq said that about one-third of Himalayan glacier mass loss is linked to South Asian black carbon
 "Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster, 80% volume at risk by 2100: Study")
The cost of rising sea
Where coastal land is sinking at the same time as oceans are rising, the effective increase in relative sea level is considerably greater
 "The cost of rising sea")
Climate change takes back seat as US Democrats focus on Trump, costs
Climate change has receded as a top political issue for US Democrats, with voters and candidates increasingly focused on affordability and confronting Trump
 "Climate change takes back seat as US Democrats focus on Trump, costs")
CJI Surya Kant flags unequal burden of global shift to clean energy
CJI Kant said the global shift towards clean energy must account for the differing circumstances of countries and ensure that the burden of transition is distributed fairly
 "CJI Surya Kant flags unequal burden of global shift to clean energy")
Climate change may be making El Nino events stronger, suggests study
El Ninos are more than 36% stronger than they were before the industrial age began in the mid 1800s, with a 16% jump in just the last 40 years
 "Climate change may be making El Nino events stronger, suggests study")
RMSI's new tool to offer localised climate risk intelligence to enterprises
RMSI is a tech company delivering advanced solutions in geospatial intelligence, AI, and smart automation to help enterprises address complex challenges such as climate change and disaster management
 "RMSI's new tool to offer localised climate risk intelligence to enterprises")
Best of BS Opinion: Limits of 'Economic D-Day' lie at China's gates
Today's Best of BS Opinion examines US sanctions on Iran, H1N1 risks, aviation regulation, hard-to-abate sector transition plans and India's software product journey.
 "Best of BS Opinion: Limits of 'Economic D-Day' lie at China's gates")
2026 likely the hottest year on record driven by El-Nino, say experts
El Nino brings powerful consequences for the globe, drying out some regions, like Western and Southern Africa, Australia and India, while potentially raising rainfall in others, such as southern US
 "2026 likely the hottest year on record driven by El-Nino, say experts")
Assam floodwaters recede, but losses to homes and livelihoods still endure
Floods have displaced more than 140,000 people in Assam, damaging homes, crops and livelihoods as climate change, river flows and erosion deepen the state's vulnerability
 "Assam floodwaters recede, but losses to homes and livelihoods still endure")
Households in India, Asia-Pacific regions vulnerable to El Nino shocks: S&P
S&P said the effects of the El Nino period starting in 2026 will reach Asia-Pacific mainly through weaker rainfall and climate disruption, and the macroeconomic impact is likely to be manageable
 "Households in India, Asia-Pacific regions vulnerable to El Nino shocks: S&P")
Best of BS Opinion: India must hold the line on climate action
Today's opinions examine India's climate diplomacy lessons, vaccine resistance amid medical advances, AI's real-world limitations, RSS outreach to Gen Z and the growing threat of cognitive warfare
 "Best of BS Opinion: India must hold the line on climate action")
Island nation's golden passport: $90,000 buys access to 85+ nations
Naoero's citizenship scheme promises global mobility while helping finance the country's climate change response
 "Island nation's golden passport: $90,000 buys access to 85+ nations")
The economics of survival in an era of worsening climate extremes
The fact is that green technology is now making inroads into countries not for climate mitigation but because it makes more energy and economic sense
 "The economics of survival in an era of worsening climate extremes")
Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis
As extreme weather becomes the new normal, filmmaker Shankar Borua's Blue Ocean uses a crime thriller to question the cost of unchecked development in the Himalayas
 "Shadows on the snow: A film turns the spotlight on Himalayan climate crisis")
India needs $2.4 trillion to build future-ready cities by 2050: Report
India's cities are expected to contribute 75% of GDP by 2050, yet weak municipal finances threaten the investment needed to support rapid urbanisation
 "India needs $2.4 trillion to build future-ready cities by 2050: Report")
Extreme heat morphs into a major economic shock for an unprepared Europe
The region, where temperatures are rising at a pace that's roughly twice the global average, can no longer afford to ignore the economic impact of global warming
Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst
Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets
 "Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst")
Pension funds try to come to grips with scariest global warming scenario
Pension funds are assessing climate tipping points as a major investment risk, warning irreversible global warming could trigger rapid asset repricing
 "Pension funds try to come to grips with scariest global warming scenario")
Europe's early heat wave led to spike in deaths, may have killed over 10K
Preliminary mortality data point to a sharp rise in deaths during late June as record temperatures swept across parts of the continent
 "Europe's early heat wave led to spike in deaths, may have killed over 10K")
Bonn lights the fire for COP 31? Antalya summit faces the real climate test
Climate science was another bone of contention At Bonn with some nations denouncing attacks on it by "fossil-fuel interests"
 "Bonn lights the fire for COP 31? Antalya summit faces the real climate test")